She was Prince’s muse, a former member of President Obama’s Council of Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, inspired a documentary, starred in a Disney film…and so much more. As the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is a legend. She broke the ballerina mold and fought for diversity on and
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By Victoria DiPlacido Date January 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter The first Nordstrom Canada Pop-In event of 2021 is all about self-love. The Pop-In, the department store’s name for its series of themed pop-up events held in-store, will feature lingerie and loungewear brands with a focus on inclusive sizing and shades, sustainable fabrics and ethical production.
By the end of 2020, the Marvel Cinematic Universe had started to feel a bit…stale. Part of what makes the superhero genre so universally captivating is its ability to go places that seem too far for other mediums. But by the end of Avengers: Endgame, the MCU was closing the door on a chapter that,
In bed one night, my husband told me, “I talked to Dave today. He and Chloe are getting divorced.” The last time we saw Dave and Chloe, they were the picture of a happy couple. We’d shared a pizza and beer, talked about the vacation they’d just taken and how they wanted to have kids
It might be “2020 with bangs” but that doesn’t mean we can’t improve our cooking, WFH and cleaning experiences Remember when we were all like “2021 will be our year”? LOL. We’re only halfway through January and while the pandemic raging on and recent violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol makes it feel like the world is
Selena Gomez’s soft, romantic makeup in her “De Una Vez” video was made using Gomez’s Rare Beauty line, of course, and came together through a collaboration between Gomez and her longtime makeup artist Melissa Murdick. “Selena has an eye for beauty, obviously, so I typically approach her with some of my own ideas—thank goodness for
You might be surprised what you can do with a couple of dumbbells. These classic fitness tools aren’t just made for bicep curls and overhead presses; you can work your whole body with two weights as long as you have the right routine, and that’s where we come in. This 45-minute dumbbell strength workout from
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When Jen Mankins announced on Friday that she was closing her beloved store, Bird, she immediately started getting emails from customers. One of them, now a very successful real estate broker, recalled a day years ago when she was browsing the
Parajumpers Pia Puffer and Drew Hat. By Victoria DiPlacido Date January 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter No one needs another thing to do in 2021. So instead of making brand new New Year’s resolutions, why not just make tweaks to things you’re already doing? Most resolutions are ditched by January 17, but when you rebrand the
Melanie Martinez joins us for a virtual “Play Date,” trying her hand at the Song Association challenge. The former contestant of The Voice-turned multi-platinum artist and all around creative is one of the biggest names in pop, thanks to her distinct aesthetic and hands-on approach to every aspect of her music production. Tune in today
The Mediterranean diet certainly isn’t new: experts have been touting the health benefits of the traditional eating patterns of Greece, Italy, and other Mediterranean cultures for decades. The Mediterranean diet’s staying power might come from how well rounded it is, Sinning explained. “It isn’t really a diet as much as a lifestyle that places emphasis
At the beginning of quarantine, everyone hopped on Instagram Live, including the fashion industry. Designers sought out new ways to connect with their customers digitally in every form imaginable. They streamed concerts performed by brand ambassadors. Digital workshops were held on Zoom, teaching us how to illustrate like an artist. Your favorite creative directors shared
Photography by Ben Toms By Souzan Michael Galway Date January 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Carrying on an impressive 17-year-long (!) tradition of designer collaborations, H&M has announced that its latest partnership is with London-based fashion designer, Simone Rocha. The collection will include womenswear, menswear and childrenswear, making it the first time the designer has delved
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s marriage first made headlines about really being in trouble back in July 2020. But in reality, People reports now, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians stars’ romantic relationship soured many months before behind the scenes. A TV industry source told the outlet today that “the love story between Kim and
Beauty writer Marianne Mychaskiw before using the Nu Skin Nutricentials Bioadaptive Skin Care System. If 2020 taught me anything, it was how to be resilient in the face of change. This applied to all aspects of my life—including my skincare routine. Granted, skincare was far from the most pressing issue on 2020’s chaotic agenda, but
Netflix has a new football docu-series on deck, but this time the subjects aren’t pros or college athletes. We Are: The Brooklyn Saints drops Jan. 29 and follows a football program of seven- to 13-year-old boys in inner city Brooklyn. While the players unite and connect through the game, football is far from the series’
Back in September 2020 before election results were announced (and baselessly questioned), Believe in Better merchandise was launched in support of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, urging everyone to vote. Designers from Thom Browne to Carly Cushnie backed the campaign in support of the candidates. Now that the inauguration is on the
Brigitte Truong and her mother, Michelle. Courtesy of Sephora Canada.Starring Canadian influencers Brigitte Truong and Angel Zheng. By Natasha Bruno Date January 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter This year, Lunar New Year welcomes The Year of The Ox and Sephora Canada is getting the festivities started early with the release of its fifth annual Lunar New
Selena Gomez’s new music era started tonight—and well before midnight with the 7 PM EST release of her first Spanish single “De Una Vez” (“At Once” in English). The song, focused on healing after heartache, is Gomez’s foray in Spanish pop music ahead of the release of her upcoming new album Baila Conmigo (Dance With
Whether you’re working out outdoors or just leaning into a fitness wardrobe most of the time these days, Athleta has so many cute options to make sure you stay comfortable this season. Adding some warmth when you go jogging — or run to the store — never hurts, whether it’s an oversized poncho or a
Courtesy of H&M x Simone Rocha In the eyes of H&M and Simone Rocha, looking chic should be a family affair. Following previous collaborations with Giambattista Valli and Johanna Ortiz, H&M is launching a new collection with London-based fashion designer Simone Rocha this March. While a full preview of the collection isn’t available just yet,
Photography by D. Picard A Toronto psychedelic therapy clinic has been selected as a trial site for a new study on MDMA-assisted therapy for eating disorders. By Victoria DiPlacido Date January 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Can MDMA-assisted therapy help treat eating disorders, like anorexia? That’s what a new study, funded by the U.S.-based non-profit Multidisciplinary
Gigi Hadid has returned to New York City from Pennsylvania, where she had spent most of quarantine with her family and boyfriend Zayn Malik. And now she’s going out regularly and getting photographed by paparazzi. She of course is dressing for the occasion. The model was seen out yesterday with her mother, Yolanda Hadid, where
Before you embark on your next run, you’ve got to make sure your gear is on point. We’re talking about quality running shoes, sports bras, and headphones. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting into running or you’ve been running marathons for years — quality gear is a must and will keep you looking, feeling,